People First Ever Attempts At A Modelling Portrait

First Ever Attempts At A Modelling Portrait · 07:06 AM

With absolutely no clue of what I was doing I present my first ever attempts at modelling shots:

Christopher M.W.T · 10-12-2009, 07:27 AM

And some more photos to add.........................................

Christopher M.W.T · 10-12-2009, 07:52 AM

And some more...I sure hope my ex-gf doesnt see these :P hahahah

Just some info some of these shots (the slightly outta focus ones) shot at f1.7 on an old manual 50mm Ricoh, really hard to get focus right though.

krypticide · 10-12-2009, 04:06 PM

Nice start! One thing a lot of beginners in model photography don't realize is how important make-up and post-processing is (right after lighting). As you improve on your lighting, try to improve on those in parallel.

Your gf (right?) is beautiful!

**Ash** · 10-12-2009, 04:12 PM

Not bad - indeed Andi has mentioned things I thought at first glance of your results.
Lighting, makeup and appropriate PP work all would improve these portraits drastically.

She has the look and a comfortable pose which you can work on!

ramair455 · 10-12-2009, 04:38 PM

Yeah...just what those other guys said. Look at fashion mags too develop your "eye."

ll_coffee_lP · 10-12-2009, 05:51 PM

Aside from a few shots that are noticably out of focus I definitely think you're on the right track.

Good work!

c[_]

Christopher M.W.T · 10-12-2009, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP

Aside from a few shots that are noticably out of focus I definitely think you're on the right track.

Good work!

c[_]

The out of focus ones were shot on a manual lense at f1.7, given that it was a bit dark it made getting focus spot on a real bitch!!

Definately agree, one thing I don't really understand fully yet is lighting.

I was doing this in my appartment with purely just my 540gz flash & lambency sphere and trying different things.

I accidently shot the first bunch of photos in JPEG without realising !!!!

I should say this girl has actually done pro work in the past including been in a L'oreal ad in a magazine.

One thing I really enjoy photographing women

Christopher M.W.T · 10-12-2009, 08:28 PM

Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc?

**Ash** · 10-12-2009, 09:47 PM

Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes

Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc?

Usual advice is Strobist
Read Lighting 101 and 102.

Taff · 10-12-2009, 10:57 PM

Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes

Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc?

keep shooting taking note of exposure flash settings, distance/angle from subject.

Christopher M.W.T · 10-13-2009, 12:31 AM

Originally posted by Taff

keep shooting taking note of exposure flash settings, distance/angle from subject.

Thanks

Got strobists up now....

Anyone recommend any good books worth getting my hands on to?

Christopher M.W.T · 10-13-2009, 05:52 AM

One more photo I thought i'd add.

These were all shot in the confines of my appartment, was hoping to do some outside but with the rain and wind, well no chance sunshine.

graphicgr8s · 10-13-2009, 06:12 AM

Too many shots on an angle. Scrolling thru too fast makes you dizzy. Gets boring. IMEO

Other than that like has been said learn makeup and lighting to flatter. And be careful of limb angles.

Christopher M.W.T · 10-13-2009, 02:01 PM

Originally posted by graphicgr8s

Too many shots on an angle. Scrolling thru too fast makes you dizzy. Gets boring. IMEO

Other than that like has been said learn makeup and lighting to flatter. And be careful of limb angles.

What do you mean by limb angles?

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10-12-2009, 07:27 AM	#2
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	More stuff to add And some more photos to add......................................... Attached Images

10-12-2009, 07:52 AM	#3
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	And some more...I sure hope my ex-gf doesnt see these :P hahahah Just some info some of these shots (the slightly outta focus ones) shot at f1.7 on an old manual 50mm Ricoh, really hard to get focus right though. Attached Images

10-13-2009, 05:52 AM	#13
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	And ....... One more photo I thought i'd add. These were all shot in the confines of my appartment, was hoping to do some outside but with the rain and wind, well no chance sunshine. Attached Images

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krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Nice start! One thing a lot of beginners in model photography don't realize is how important make-up and post-processing is (right after lighting). As you improve on your lighting, try to improve on those in parallel. Your gf (right?) is beautiful!

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Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Not bad - indeed Andi has mentioned things I thought at first glance of your results. Lighting, makeup and appropriate PP work all would improve these portraits drastically. She has the look and a comfortable pose which you can work on!

10-12-2009, 04:38 PM	#6
ramair455 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Okc Photos: Gallery Posts: 284	Yeah...just what those other guys said. Look at fashion mags too develop your "eye."

10-12-2009, 05:51 PM	#7
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	Aside from a few shots that are noticably out of focus I definitely think you're on the right track. Good work! c[_]

10-12-2009, 05:55 PM	#8
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by ll_coffee_lP Aside from a few shots that are noticably out of focus I definitely think you're on the right track. Good work! c[_] The out of focus ones were shot on a manual lense at f1.7, given that it was a bit dark it made getting focus spot on a real bitch!! Definately agree, one thing I don't really understand fully yet is lighting. I was doing this in my appartment with purely just my 540gz flash & lambency sphere and trying different things. I accidently shot the first bunch of photos in JPEG without realising !!!! I should say this girl has actually done pro work in the past including been in a L'oreal ad in a magazine. One thing I really enjoy photographing women

10-12-2009, 08:28 PM	#9
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc?

10-12-2009, 09:47 PM	#10
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc? Usual advice is Strobist Read Lighting 101 and 102.

10-12-2009, 10:57 PM	#11
Taff Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by C.W Tsorotes Anyone suggest any good resources on lighting, portraiture etc? keep shooting taking note of exposure flash settings, distance/angle from subject.

10-13-2009, 12:31 AM	#12
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by Taff keep shooting taking note of exposure flash settings, distance/angle from subject. Thanks Got strobists up now.... Anyone recommend any good books worth getting my hands on to?

10-13-2009, 06:12 AM	#14
graphicgr8s Guest	Too many shots on an angle. Scrolling thru too fast makes you dizzy. Gets boring. IMEO Other than that like has been said learn makeup and lighting to flatter. And be careful of limb angles.

10-13-2009, 02:01 PM	#15
Christopher M.W.T Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,689 Original Poster	Originally posted by graphicgr8s Too many shots on an angle. Scrolling thru too fast makes you dizzy. Gets boring. IMEO Other than that like has been said learn makeup and lighting to flatter. And be careful of limb angles. What do you mean by limb angles?